Ok...here's my situation:
My brother has been talking recently about getting a motorcycle (which, of course, I'm happy to hear). However, he is saying that he wants to get a ninja 636 or a ninja 650. I told him that he should read the article by Chris Sedition that I posted recently on how to pick a first bike. After I showed him several new possibilities (including the Kat, SV650, GS500, and the two small ninjas) as well as some early 90's bikes ('92 ZZR600 looks really sharp to me, and the old CBR's), he basically disregarded everything I was saying to him and simply said "I'll get the bike I want". Basically, he said that he doesn't like the way any of the other bikes look and he only wants the ninja 650 or ninja 636.
So my question is this: Is the 650 or 636 too big for him to start on? I personally thought so, but I want to hear from some people with more experience.
Also, what are some very sporty looking bikes that are gentle enough for a beginner? I think my brother is getting stuck on looks so if I could find a really fantastic looking 500 or an older 600 maybe he'll change his mind.
Thanks for any assistance you guys can offer!
- J
My brother has been talking recently about getting a motorcycle (which, of course, I'm happy to hear). However, he is saying that he wants to get a ninja 636 or a ninja 650. I told him that he should read the article by Chris Sedition that I posted recently on how to pick a first bike. After I showed him several new possibilities (including the Kat, SV650, GS500, and the two small ninjas) as well as some early 90's bikes ('92 ZZR600 looks really sharp to me, and the old CBR's), he basically disregarded everything I was saying to him and simply said "I'll get the bike I want". Basically, he said that he doesn't like the way any of the other bikes look and he only wants the ninja 650 or ninja 636.
So my question is this: Is the 650 or 636 too big for him to start on? I personally thought so, but I want to hear from some people with more experience.
Also, what are some very sporty looking bikes that are gentle enough for a beginner? I think my brother is getting stuck on looks so if I could find a really fantastic looking 500 or an older 600 maybe he'll change his mind.
Thanks for any assistance you guys can offer!
- J
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